Ceramic Glass; All Off/Lock; Home Canning; Coo Kware - Jenn-Air JEC4530YB00 Use & Care Manual

When canning forlong periods, alternate theuseofsurface
cooking a reas, elements orsurface b urners between batches.
This allows t ime forthemost r ecently used areas t ocool.
• Center thecanner onthegrate orlargest surface c ooking
area orelement. Onelectric c ooktops, canners should not
extend m ore than 1/2" (1.3 cm)beyond t hesurface c ooking
area orelement.
• Donotplace canner on2surface c ooking a reas, elements or
surface b urners a tthesame time.
Onceramic glass m odels, useonly flat-bottomed canners.
Oncoil e lement models, theinstallation ofaCanning Unit K it
isrecommended. Ifakitisnotinstalled, thelifeofthecoil
element willbeshortened. See "Assistance orService" for
instructions onhow toorder.
• Formore information, contact yourlocal a gricultural
department. Companies thatmanufacture home canning
products c analso offer a ssistance.
IMPORTANT: Donotleave e mpty cookware onahotsurface
cooking a rea, e lement orsurface b urner.
Ideal cookware should have aflatbottom, straight sides, anda
well-fitting lidand thematerial should beofmedium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough f inishes may scratch t hecooktop. Aluminum a nd copper
may beused asacore orbase incookware. However, when used
asabase they canleave permanent marks o nthecooktop o r
grates.
Cookware material isafactor i nhowquickly a nd evenly h eat i s
transferred, which affects c ooking r esults. Anonstick finish has
thesame characteristics asitsbase material. Forexample,
aluminum c ookware witha nonstick finish will t ake onthe
properties ofaluminum.
Use thefollowing c hart a saguide forcookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum • Heats q uickly a ndevenly.
• Suitable foralltypes ofcooking.
• Medium orheavy t hickness isbest f or
most c ooking t asks.
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain • See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even heating.
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COOKTOP CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted. When cleaning the cooktop with electronic
controls, lock the controls. See "All Off/Lock" section.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not
included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
• Vinegar for hard water spots.
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number 31464 is recommended for regular
use to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to
condition the cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See
"Assistance or Service" section to order.
Cooktop Scraper Part Number 3183488 is also recommended for
stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See
"Assistance or Service" section to order. The Cooktop Scraper
uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
• Paper towels or clean damp sponge:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
• Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
• Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.